Nikon D780 vs Samsung ST65

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D780 and Samsung ST65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and ST65 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was announced 9 years after the ST65 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the D780 scores versus the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D780 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D780 vs the ST65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and ST65 is 57 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and ST65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D780 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D780 will give you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger D780 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.